Bathroom bill passes Senate
Toews
BOISE — After passing out of the Senate on Friday, Gov. Brad Little will have the final say on legislation that will make it illegal for transgender individuals in Idaho to use bathrooms, changing rooms and other sex-separated public facilities that align with their gender identity.
Sen. Ben Toews, R-Coeur d’Alene, who sponsored House Bill 752, said the aim of the legislation is to protect Idahoans’ safety and privacy. Toews said restrooms, changing areas and showers “are sex separated for a reason” and — without providing evidence — said it was “well known” that voyeurism and exposure-related crimes were on the rise.
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